The Author's Porch

Are you better off enrolling your book in KDP Select, or should you go wide and distribute across multiple platforms?In this episode of The Authors Porch Podcast, we dive deep into the pros […]

As an author, do you write for passion or profit—or is there a way to do both? In this episode of The Authors Porch Podcast, we dive into the ongoing debate of writing what you love […]

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Authors Porch Podcast! This week, CJ sits down with Claudia Hagadus Long, a talented and versatile author known for her captivating historical […]

Welcome to The Authors Porch Podcast! This week, CJ Ives Lopez sits down with Canadian author Patricia Bates, a writer with a deep passion for historical romance, world-building, and […]

This week, host CJ Ives Lopez delves into the art of building an author platform that truly connects with readers. She discusses the pitfalls of chasing virality, the importance of […]

In this episode of The Authors Porch, CJ Ives Lopez returns to her interview series after a year-long hiatus, bringing insightful conversations back to the literary world. This week, CJ […]

How to Create an Author Bio That Resonates with Readers Episode Summary:In this episode, CJ Ives Lopez dives into the art and importance of crafting an author bio that goes beyond listing […]

In this episode of The Authors Porch, CJ Ives Lopez dives into The Power of Storytelling in Branding for Authors. Storytelling isn’t just for the pages of your book—it’s a tool that […]

Season 4, Episode 6: Marketing for Authors In this episode of The Authors Porch, CJ Ives Lopez dives deep into the world of book marketing for indie authors. We cover a wide range of […]

In this episode, we dive into the gripping and chilling novel Never Cry Alone by Tyrell Plair. Based on a real-life case, this story is told from two perspectives: the killer and the […]

In This Episode: In today’s episode, CJ Ives Lopez discusses the ever-evolving landscape of indie author marketing, focusing on how Amazon is now distributing ads across multiple […]

Here are the show notes for your podcast episode featuring "Choose Your Hard" with a shout-out to the book Tinker's Affliction by Dana Encarnacion: The Authors Porch Podcast - Season 4, […]

Season 4, Episode 2: Inspiring Insights from Everyday Moments In episode 2, CJ Ives Lopez dives into the art of finding inspiration in everyday moments. Join us as we explore how small, […]

The Authors Porch Podcast - Season 4, Episode 1: The Power of Reading Welcome back to The Authors Porch Podcast! In the Season 4 premiere, CJ Ives Lopez dives into the transformative power […]

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Ever wondered what it truly takes to impress a literary agent? Join us on this special episode as we unravel the hard-learned truths from the battlefield of book pitches. From […]

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Authors Porch, where every great conversation starts. In this episode, we delve into the dynamic landscape of the busy author's world, discussing […]

visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Tylia L. Flores is a twenty-seven-year-old born with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Despite her condition that affects her mobility, she does not allow it to […]

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visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Dan Flanigan holds a Ph.D. in History from Rice University and J.D. from the University of Houston. He taught Jurisprudence at the University of […]

visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com William Sargent is a NOVA consultant, author of 27 books about science and the environment, and a recipient of The Boston Globe's Winship Award. In […]

visit us www.theauthorsporch.com Andrew Howell wrote and illustrated his debut graphic novel, Beyond, a comedic supernatural thriller. His work earned him the 2022 eLit Awards Silver […]

visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Claudia Hagadus Long is the author of five prior novels: Josefina's Sin, The Duel for Consuelo, and Chains of Silver (a trilogy of Colonial Mexico, […]

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visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, a native of New Jersey, is the owner/ president of SJF Communications, San Diego, CA.SJF Communications, originally […]

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Visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Yessoh grew up in a small city on the Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, a country on the southern […]

visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com  James V. Irving was born and raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts. He is a University of Virginia (UVA) graduate majoring in English. He holds a law […]

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Visit us www.theauthorsporch.com Josh Plato earned his philosophy degree from Lake Forest College before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, where he served for 14 years. While […]

Visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Richard Paolinelli began his writing journey as a freelance writer in 1984 and gained his first fiction credit as the lead writer for the first two […]

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Dr. Joanne Intrator’s highly anticipated memoir, “Summoned To Berlin” describes the challenges she faced and overcame during her decade-long search for restitution for 16 Wallstrasse, […]

Wrong Side Of A Working Man is a ground-breaking modern-day adult illustrated fantasy novel set in the contemporary world in which Alex Cides wakes to find his wife has disappeared, his […]

Keri Cooper, LCSW, is the owner of Keri Cooper Holistic Therapy in northern New Jersey. In her private practice, she counsels teens and works to give them the tools they need to navigate […]

E.O. Worth is a true guardian for the Earth. She has hiked with wolves, swam with wild dolphins and felt the pounding paws of a cheetah run before her. Her travels brought her to many […]

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visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Vickie Jo is a persevering individual. She achieves her goals through self motivation, asking for help and relying on God. She was healed of her […]

visit us www.theauthorsporch.com Beatrice Adenodi reveals our mindless behaviors by ripping our masks off, one at a time. Because we are steeped in biases at a young age and replicate what […]

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Disabled Army Veteran, Law Enforcement Veteran, husband and super dad by nature. David Viergutz is the author of several novels and short stories from every flavor of horror. Take the […]

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Tanya Ross was born and raised in San Diego County, her “happy place.” Although Southern California is a particular kind of paradise, she desires a world where everyone is kind, […]

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Welcome Kimberly Daye to The Authors Porch KIMBERLY ANN DAYE is an author, poet, and lover of Christ.  Earning her Bachelor’s degree in Communications, her Master’s  in English, and […]

Author Loren Beeson is a dreamer, artist, radiologic technologist, and who loves animals and people. Always writing short stories as a young child and young adult, she knew she wanted to […]

Welcome Mia Bolden To The Authors Porch Mia is an Entrepreneur, Empowerment Life Strategist, and also a Public Speaker from Pensacola, Florida, where she owns and operates Beautiful You […]

LoLo Paige is an award-winning author and her debut novel, Alaska Spark,  Book One of her Blazing Hearts Wildfire Series, won a 2020 Indie B.R.A.G.  Medallion award. The true-life story […]

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Welcome Patty Holmes to the Authors Porch Pregnant at seventeen with no high school diploma in Mexico, Patricia never envisioned herself achieving the American dream. Although Holmes wanted […]

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is a Women's Fiction/ Chick-Lit Author Nicole Lynette Paquin She has been recognized as a storyteller from a very young age. Nicole started writing as a creative and cathartic outlet in […]

Welcome to The Authors Porch, tonight we are talking to C.O. Valt to discuss her series "For The Children With Love". Join in and ask questions Books by C. O. Valt Follow C.O. […]

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